Quote of the day
“The single biggest mistake writers make when creating characters is that they think of the hero and all other characters as separate individuals… The result is not only a week hero but also cardboard opponents and minor characters who are even weaker.”
-John Truby.
Video of the week: The art of character
Writing
How to Write Better: 7 Straightforward Techniques to Try Today | The Write Life
3 Ways to Choose the Right Protagonist | Helping Writers Become Authors
Having a Hard Time Finishing your Writing Project? | Pat Verducci
3 Ways to Test Your Story’s Emotional Stakes | Helping Writers Become Authors
6 writing tips from Hamilton | Nathan Bransford, Author
One Frightful Characterization Tip That Will Transform Your Stories | The Write Practice
3 Character Tips from a Writing Craft Geek | Romance University
Screenwriting
Writing and the Creative Life: Why Your Brain Loves Good Storytelling (Part 1) | Go Into The Story
Narrative Imperative: The Protagonist’s Destiny | Go Into The Story
INTERVIEW: Margot Lee Shetterly Talks ‘Hidden Figures’ | Script Mag
Breaking The Screenwriting Rules Can Be The Best Game Plan Of All | Script Magazine
Self-publishing
Is a Writers’ Association Right For You? | WRITERS HELPING WRITERS®
Master the Art of Publicity Follow-up with These Simple Tips | The Book Designer
How to Use a Call to Action in Your Blog Posts | Just Publishing Advice
3 book marketing interviews that will help you sell more books | Creativindie
K-lytics: The Easy Way To Use Data To Improve Your Book Sales | The Creative Penn